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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
3
The piece argues farms require heavy self-financed investment while railroads and oil provide equipment per employee. It cites figures of $10,000 to $100,000 in farm tools and land, earnings of $2,500 to $5,000 yearly, and 70 percent parity pricing. It suggests a two person farm partners with a son or son-in-law can boost yields and security, addressing rural outmigration.
The piece contrasts house and home, arguing that a true home is soul centered and sacred, with parents as teachers and a stable rural family life. It cites war era hardship and modern secularism, claiming country homes foster wholeness, virtue, and stability.
Mr and Mrs E C Hopf and children of Sonora spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Alfonso Hopf. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Dennis Parker and their son.
Charles P. Davis of Austin plans a 13 inch thick fallout shelter in his new 90 000 home at 3103 Perry Lane The shelter will be 10 by 35 feet with 20 inch ceilings and 13 inch exterior walls designed to keep a family alive for a month Construction should take about six months and costs about 6000 Davis says building now saves contractor fees and cites civil defense guidance from state and federal agencies The home includes a two car garage bedroom and other rooms with the shelter as a final addition Davis moved to Austin in 1946 and operates two hardware stores
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kensing of San Angelo spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Whitworth and Mrs. Eddie Kensing. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tatsch of Fredericksburg visited his mother, Mrs. Annie Markworth, Thursday evening. Co Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Reiger and children are spending a vacation in Houston and Galveston visiting her brother Carroll Walker and family in Galveston.
Mrs Arnold's music pupils presented their annual recital in the Harper School Cafetorium Tuesday night before a large audience. Participants included Nancy Phillips Karla Anderegg Linda Harper Lin Holekamp Lewis Holekamp Patrick Lange Virginia Bailey Cathy Honig Janice Landis Mary Ann Kensing Kay Brown Jeanette Fritz Daris Brown Viola Ayala Riba Klein Kay Spencer Mary Nell Tarr Barbara Peril Vickie Honig Cathy Tatsch Eileen Hopf Jaydene Peril Wayne Walker Darla Anderegg Doris Peril Katherine Lang Barbara Stehling Mrs Marie Taylor Scottie Lee Taylor Elgin Lange Mrs C H Rose John Tarr Annie Frances Lange Ray Bierschwale Fred Bierschwale Edward Bailey Mrs Edward Bailey Janice Gammenthaler
Arkey Juenke son of Mr and Mrs Hilmar Juenke now wrangler at Lost Valley Guest Ranch Bandera presses his first western recording for Warrior Recording Company Houston. The tunes When I Had You and You Had Me There She Was are his own writings.
Mrs. Joe Roeder and son Ru ben spent the weekend in Galveston with Mr. Roeder who is a patient in the Join Sealy Hospital there. Mrs. J. C. Casper visits her daughter Mrs. Archie Lennon and family this week. Miss Barbara Lennon of Austin spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Archie Lennon. Mr and Mrs R F Manske spent the weekend at Beeville with friends. Sgt and Mrs W F Dees of San Antonio spent Tuesday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood. Red Engleman of the V A Hospital Legion spent the weekend with his wife. Engleman is looking fine and is getting stronger.
Eldane Brown of Hondo spent the weekend with his father Wallace Brown. Bernard Jessop Frank Lang and Douglas Tatsch of Austin visited relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oehler and sons of Killeen attended commencement exercises Monday night. Lt. and Mrs. Norman Sullivan and children of San Antonio visited relatives here. Wilmar Klaenn and Sherman welcomed a daughter May 24 weighing 7 lbs 2 oz with grandparent Mrs. Clayton Kneese. Subscriptions to the Herald are $2.00 per year.
Article notes four Gillespie County children at the Austin State School and reports a fundraising effort to build a Chapel for the Children. With 125 counties contributing, Gillespie is $130.50 short of its $45 per child target of $25,000 remaining. donations are tax deductible and checks should be made payable to Chapel for the Children and mailed to Mrs. Homer Leonard, Austin State School.
The American Legion Post of Harper and its Auxiliary earned the 21st District best community service report award at the recent convention. Poppy sales are set for Saturday May 28 to fund rehabilitation and Christmas baskets, with Mrs. Max Lange and Mrs. Felix Kensing cited for their work.
Two Alabama residents Patricia Smyly age 22 and Larry Hoover age 17 were convicted in Federal Court for transporting stolen property across state lines and stealing a car in Mobile. Smyly received three years in federal prison while Hoover was ordered to serve until age 21. Sociable suspects were spotted in Johnson City on Sunday night April 24 prompting a chase from state trooper Arlie James to Fredericksburg before arrest.
The notice records social visits across Mason and Ballinger. Alfred Lehine visits Alfred Roeder. dinner guests include Ray Biersanwale and Rev O F Kattner. Fritz Spieker and sons visit R F Manske. Lydia Bierschwale visits daughter Tommie Skipper and family, plans to accompany them to Alabama. The source also includes a courtroom quote about a golf question.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society marks its seventieth anniversary with a 70 day Jubilee May 1 to July 9 aiming to enroll 7 000 new members. Prizes honor helpers and top field representatives with recognitions.
The Doss community invites all to attend the annual closing on Saturday May 28 with a 2:00 pm program and a 8:00 pm play Meet Uncle Sally. Dinner and supper will feature barley beef and mutton, plus desserts and drinks on the grounds.
A supervisor admonishes Miss Jones for being two weeks on the job yet already a month behind in her work, highlighting delays and accountability in the workplace.
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